December weather forecast
Sequoia National Park, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Sequoia National Park, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low of 39.7°F (4.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Sequoia National Park is 62%.

Rainfall

In Sequoia National Park, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Sequoia National Park, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55.9 days and collects up to 11.65" (296mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sequoia National Park.
On the first day of December in Sequoia National Park, California, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Sequoia National Park are February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Sequoia National Park. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Sequoia National Park?

With its average high temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low of 39.7°F (4.3°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Sequoia National Park in December?

In December, in Sequoia National Park, the average high-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sequoia National Park?

In Sequoia National Park, California, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sequoia National Park?

In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sequoia National Park?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Sequoia National Park?

In December, the average day length in Sequoia National Park is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sequoia National Park?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:49 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sequoia National Park?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sequoia National Park have in December?

In Sequoia National Park, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sequoia National Park?

The months with the lowest UV index in Sequoia National Park, California, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Sequoia National Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sequoia National Park, California, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average temperature in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (39.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average pressure in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average wind speed in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average humidity in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (29%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average rainfall in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (19.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average UV index in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in December
Sequoia National Park, CA

Average visibility in December - Sequoia National Park, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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